Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lord Hanson of Flint and Patricia Gibson
Monday 9th October 2017

(7 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Hanson of Flint Portrait David Hanson (Delyn) (Lab)
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3. What recent discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on improving pension transition arrangements for women born in the 1950s.

Patricia Gibson Portrait Patricia Gibson (North Ayrshire and Arran) (SNP)
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14. What recent discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on improving pension transition arrangements for women born in the 1950s.

Guy Opperman Portrait The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (Guy Opperman)
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The Secretary of State has regular discussions with the Chancellor, but the Government will not be revisiting the state pension age arrangements for women born in the 1950s that are affected by the Pensions Acts of 1995, 2007 and 2011.

Implementation of the 1995 and 2011 Pension Acts

Debate between Lord Hanson of Flint and Patricia Gibson
Tuesday 11th October 2016

(8 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Hanson of Flint Portrait Mr David Hanson (Delyn) (Lab)
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I rise to present a petition on behalf of 485 residents of Delyn constituency, in north Wales, in the same terms as my hon. Friend the Member for Worsley and Eccles South. I have had nothing but support for the petition and for justice for the Women Against State Pension Inequality Campaign.

The Petition of the residents of Delyn.

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Patricia Gibson Portrait Patricia Gibson (North Ayrshire and Arran) (SNP)
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I rise to present this petition on behalf of the residents of North Ayrshire and Arran in the same terms. I present today 2,534 signatures on behalf of my constituents, who are deeply concerned about this social justice issue and wish to make their voices heard.

The Petition of the residents of North Ayrshire and Arran.

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Transitional State Pension Arrangements for Women

Debate between Lord Hanson of Flint and Patricia Gibson
Monday 1st February 2016

(8 years, 9 months ago)

Westminster Hall
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Patricia Gibson Portrait Patricia Gibson
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I will not, as I am in my final seconds.

The Government have not listened or responded, despite the huge outpouring of public feeling, not only from the women affected but from a society that knows that this is unjust. I urge them to respond to our calls now.

Lord Hanson of Flint Portrait Mr David Hanson (in the Chair)
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Order. I cannot stop interventions, but they add minutes and reduce the time available to fit in everyone who is down to speak. I ask Members to reflect on that when they intervene.